2 Timothy 2:1 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Here Paul encourages Timothy to constancy and perseverance in his work: Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 Tim. 2:1. Observe, Those who have work to do for God must stir up themselves to do it, and strengthen themselves for it. Being strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus may be understood in opposition to the weakness of grace. Where there is the truth of grace there must be a labouring after the strength of grace. As our trials increase, we have need to grow stronger and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-2

2:1-2 As for you, my child, find your strength in the grace which is in Christ Jesus; and entrust the things which you have heard from me, and which are confirmed by many witnesses, to faithful men who will be competent to teach others too. Here we have in outline two things--the reception and the transmission of the Christian faith. (i) The reception of the faith is founded on two things. It is founded on hearing. It was from Paul that Timothy heard the truth of the Christian faith. But... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1

Thou therefore, my son ,.... The illative particle, "therefore", shows the connection between this and the preceding chapter; the appellation, "thou, my son", expresses the apostle's tender affection for Timothy, and is the rather used to engage his attention to the advice he was about to give him; which is, that since he had received the true grace of God, and unfeigned faith dwelt in him; and since he had such gifts, qualifying him for the work of the ministry; and since so good a thing as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

Be strong in the grace - Though the genuine import of the word grace is favor, yet it often implies an active principle communicated from God; light directing how to act, and power enabling to act according to the light. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

Verse 1 1Be strong in the grace As he had formerly commanded him to keep, by the Spirit, that which was committed to him, so now he likewise enjoins him “to be strengthened in grace.” By this expression he intends to shake off sloth and indifference; for the flesh is so sluggish, that even those who are endued with eminent gifts are found to slacken in the midst of their course, if they be not frequently aroused. Some will say: “Of what use is it to exhort a man to ‘be strong in grace,’ unless... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1

Child for son , A.V.; strengthened for strong, A.V. Be strengthened ( ἐνδυναμοῦ ) ; more exactly (as Huther), become strong, or, which is the same thing, strengthen thyself; implying, perhaps, though gently expressed, some previous weakness, as m Hebrews 11:34 , "From weakness were made strong;" where the image seems to be that of recovery from sickness. In Ephesians 6:10 , however ( ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν κυρίῳ ), there is no evidence of preceding weakness, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1

Exhortation to Timothy to be strong. The apostle founds upon the foregoing examples and warnings an admonition to Christian firmness and courage. I. THE NEED OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH . "Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." 1 . Strength was necessary to meet the difficulties and dangers of his official life at Ephesus. 2 . The admonition was probably needed on account of the discouragements which Timothy himself must have felt at the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Hardship in connection with the Christian ministry. I. PRELIMINARY EXHORTATION . 1 . As to personal strength . "Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." As the apostle's power of working was already much crippled by close imprisonment, he naturally felt anxious regarding the future of Christ's cause. In calling Timothy his son, he does not formally name him as his successor. At the same time, he may be regarded as looking to him as one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-14

Endurance the lot of Christ's ministers. Continual endurance of evil, whether directed specially against himself, or generally thwarting the cause which he has most at heart, is the ordinary lot of the minister of Jesus Christ exercising his ministry in an evil world. And in order to be ready to encounter this evil, actively or passively, as the case may require, a complete concentration of purpose on the fulfilment of his ministry is absolutely required. If the heart is divided between... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

Thou therefore - In view of the fact stated in the previous chapter, that many had turned away from the apostle, and had forsaken the paths of truth.Be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus; - compare the notes at Ephesians 6:10. The meaning is, Be strong, relying on the grace which the Lord Jesus only can impart. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-7

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

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